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Apprentice Callan offers concrete benefits for Kilmac

Apprentice Callan Dalrymple has boosted profits and cut costs at civil engineering firm Kilmac.

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Graduate Apprenticeship sets globetrotter Mark up for an electrifying career

A Graduate Apprenticeship has taken West Dunbartonshire engineer Mark Diamond to the other side of the world to help power global sporting events.

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Sean’s Graduate Apprenticeship project supports net zero with new technology

Glaswegian Sean Crumley has cut carbon emissions and boosted productivity at Valve Components Ltd as part of his Graduate Apprenticeship.

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Apprentices show IT company what their future clients will look like

Apprentices keep IT support company Icelantic in touch with the tech needs of a new generation.

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Apprentices install the Highlands’ green revolution one heat pump at a time

Growing its own talent through apprentices has helped RI Cruden become an eco success story, driving the green energy revolution throughout the Highlands.

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Top instructor Greg goes from apprentice to renewables role model

RI Cruden’s first apprentice is now supporting the next generation of talent for the renewable energy firm.

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Apprentice Cosima puts all her energy into developing renewables

Outgoing apprentice Cosima Kramer-Lomax is making a name for herself in renewables by becoming the face of her company and educating new talent to tackle the climate emergency.

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Apprentices can count on bank worker Missy-Anne for inspiration

Ever since she was the first apprentice for Lloyds Banking Group back in 2012, Missy-Anne Spence has grabbed every opportunity to boost her career – and dedicates her spare time to helping others do the same.

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Former apprentice Alan shines a light on opportunities for young people

Alan Mackay left school with few qualifications but is now key member of the team at electronics design company Mage Control Systems and helping to create and inspire the next generation of talent for his industry.

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School pupil inspired by Foundation Apprenticeship to pursue a career in nursing

Martyna Guziel is on a successful path to a career in Healthcare after her extraordinary efforts to support and include the people she cared for on her apprenticeship.